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Lead Developer

TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible in global commerce by providing an actionable view of each consumer.

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What We'll Bring:

We are seeking a Technical Lead to drive the development and delivery of applications and services within TransUnion’s global platform ecosystem. This role is a remote Technical Lead responsible for providing technical direction while leading and growing a team of engineers.

You will play a key role in building a new engineering team in Costa Rica, supporting global operations and collaborating with teams across the US and India. This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a high level of ownership to ensure successful delivery of scalable and high-quality solutions.

What You'll Bring:

Technical Leadership & Delivery

  • Define and drive the technical direction, architecture, and design of applications and services
  • Lead the development of scalable, cloud-based solutions and platform components
  • Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and security
  • Provide hands-on technical guidance to the team when needed
  • Drive end-to-end ownership of projects from design through delivery

People Management & Team Leadership

  • Lead a team of engineers, including: DevOps Engineer(s) and Full Stack / Cloud Developer(s)
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance guidance
  • Support team growth and capability development
  • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and collaboration

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with global teams across US, India, and Costa Rica
  • Ensure alignment across teams and stakeholders to deliver solutions effectively
  • Work closely with engineering, platform, and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions

Engineering Excellence & Innovation

  • Promote modern engineering practices, including Agile development and continuous improvement
  • Encourage the use of AI tools to improve productivity and development workflows (e.g., coding assistance, automation)
  • Support modernization and optimization of existing platforms and services

Impact You'll Make:

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in software development
  • 5+ years of experience in technical leadership and/or people management roles
  • Proven experience leading teams with direct reports
  • Strong experience in:
    • Application design and system architecture
    • Cloud-based development environments
    • Service-oriented architectures and APIs
  • Hands-on experience with .NET or Java (or both)
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have

  • Experience leading distributed or global teams
  • Familiarity with development tools such as VS Code
  • Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience working in platform or large-scale enterprise environments
  • Familiarity with AI tools used in software development workflows
This is a remote position which may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management.

TransUnion Job Title

Lead Developer, Applications Development

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Full Time

Experience level

Education

Bachelor degree

Experience

7 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

Costa Rica +/- 0 hours

About TransUnion

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TransUnion is a global information and insights company dedicated to making trust possible in the modern economy. At the heart of what we do is a culture centered on enabling consumers and organizations to transact with confidence and achieve great things. This is achieved by providing a 'Tru™ picture' of each person – an actionable view derived from a robust collection of online, offline, public, and proprietary information, all stewarded with the utmost care. For over five decades, TransUnion has been a pivotal player in the credit reporting industry, a legacy that has endowed us with a holistic understanding of consumer identity. Our commitment extends beyond simply collecting data; we focus on how this information can be leveraged for good, empowering individuals and businesses alike.

Our mission, 'Information for Good®,' is the driving force behind our daily operations and strategic decisions. We believe that by ensuring every individual is reliably and safely represented in the marketplace, we can foster an environment where opportunities are more accessible and experiences are enhanced. This philosophy is deeply embedded in our team culture, where knowledgeable and passionate professionals work diligently to manage and interpret data in accordance with local legislation around the world. We are constantly investing in new data sources and innovative technologies, fueling our expansion into critical areas such as fraud prevention, marketing solutions, and customer-driven analytics. This continuous evolution allows us to meet the ever-increasing demand for a reliable basis for trust in an increasingly interconnected world. Our work empowers organizations to better understand consumers, make more informed decisions, and build lasting trust through personalized and proactive engagement. In turn, consumers can be confident that their data identities will unlock the opportunities they rightfully deserve.

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401(K)

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Pet insurance

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Paid holidays

TransUnion offers paid holidays.

Internet Reimbursement

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